There is a battle for control of the Long Beach Grand Prix between IndyCar and NASCAR and this week it is part of the Business of Motorsport. Also, this week you will find news on how the Las Vegas Grand Prix is planning changes for 2024, why the FIA President feels people are attacking him … Read more
Month: March 2024
A revitalized Lola has teamed up with Yamaha to enter Formula E in Season 11 as Nissan commits to Gen4. Along with this big news, I have details on Carbon Positive Motorsport’s new motto and new carbon offsetting programs, how Team BRIT is tackling the sustainability challenge and how the Forze Hydrogen Racing Team is … Read more
The FIA and iRacing are working to grow grassroots motorsport by making available 12-month promotional codes to all ASNs (national associations) that they can offer to their members. The plan is that by offering a low-cost and easily accessible route into grassroots motor sport, sim racers may potentially move on to real-life competition. This is … Read more
Racecraft tips and sportsmanship in motorsport are just some of the topics covered in this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have a review of the Radical SR10 XXR, someone who wants to democratize access to race cars and how to turn your Nürburgring fantasies into Nürburgring realities. It’s all in the Racecraft … Read more
Your brand is everything and the sooner you understand this, the better the chance of you getting the sponsors you need to race. In this week’s post you will find out why. I am also featuring the 5 things you need to make it to F1 like Liam Lawson and Oliver Bearman, the importance of … Read more
In racing, there is often debate on what corner types there are and how to categorise. A confusing categorisation is one that considers the corner AFTER, which doesn’t speak to the corner you’re actually in! The truth of the matter is that there are 7 technical corner types. It’s extremely important that as a racing … Read more
The 5 things you need to do to succeed in motorsport is just part of what I am featuring in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. I also have details on the exciting changes to the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) Asia Pacific and Oceania Selection Program, how the Dragon Sport Shootout is chosen and the … Read more
The appeal and complication of street races in F1, IndyCar and NASCAR are just part of what is included in this week’s Business of Motorsport. I also have news of fans’ increasing boredom with F1, Formula E’s look to Asia for expansion and when will motorsport be truly representative? The Motorsport Law Roundup is packed … Read more
MotoGP has embarked on their sustainability journey with the adoption of a 40% synthetic fuel mixture in 2024. This week I have the details on how they plan to increase that to 100%. I also have details on an Australian Porsche racer that is offsetting his carbon footprint both on and off the track, sustainability … Read more
Transitioning from Sim to DTM, this is the mantra of Tim Heinemann, a race driver with a rich background in sim racing, as he takes on the challenges of the DTM race series. This week, catch a glimpse of the trailer for his upcoming documentary, ‘The Rookie,’ chronicling his remarkable journey. I also feature a … Read more
The BAC Mono Cup has been introduced with the manufacturer behind the series calling it “the world’s fastest one-make championship” when it starts racing later this year. I have the details as well as some great racecraft tips, a review of the AIM Formula Steering Wheel 4 and much more in this week’s edition of … Read more
When Marco Sørensen’s Formula 1 dream shattered, he faced a career shift and a transition to endurance racing. Before making the switch, a mental cleanup was necessary after several tough years in formula racing: “There were many reasons to reach out to Tommy Schröter. It was, among other things, to discuss some things about the … Read more
Learning how to find sponsors with ChatGPT is something you will learn in a free webinar that you can attend. The details are in this week’s edition of The Business of Being a Race Driver on Motorsport Prospects. Don’t forget that the Motorsport Prospects Weekly Newsletter is now available so you will not miss out … Read more
The Aspiring Driver Shootout is back for 2024 as PT Autosport has announced that applications are now open, and you will find all the details in this week’s Driver Development Roundup. You will also learn about maximizing opportunities when you get them, building a championship racer mindset and more. It’s all in this week’s edition … Read more
Felipe Massa has gone legal in his battle with the FIA and F1 over the disputed 2008 Singapore Grand Prix highlighting this week’s Motorsport Law Roundup. In the Business of Motorsport Roundup, I have details on the valuation of F1 teams, NASCAR’s NextGen plans and IndyCar team dissatisfaction with the Captain. All this and much … Read more
Synthetic fuel keeps motorsport history racing on and this week you will see how. I will also take you to the Arctic with Porsche as they test their Porsche GT4 e-Performance in -20C weather, the continued trials of Formula E’s fast charging technology and more. It’s all in this week’s edition of the Sustainable Motorsport … Read more
Max Verstappen explains why he raced until 4:00 AM before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The World Champion is just one of the highlights in this Sim Racing Roundup. I also have video on a motorcycle sim that allows you to use your own bike, two new esport competitions to check out and more tips … Read more
How you can race Revolution race cars is just part of this week’s Racecraft & Race Cars Roundup. I also have some great racecraft advice, an exercise to help develop your peripheral vision and how adaptive race cars assist in enabling disabled drivers achieve their motorsport dreams. It’s all in this week’s edition of the … Read more
What brands look for when partnering with athletes is just some of what you will learn as we embark on another week of The Business of Being a Race Driver. You will also find out about the challenges facing women in motorsport when it comes to securing sponsorship, how to connect sponsorship with sales growth … Read more